The geography of UK agriculture: Mapping rare breeds

This article looks at postwar farming change in the UK. It focuses on two main trends: productivism and post-productivism. Insights into agricultural change can be gained by studying the types of livestock kept by farmers, which represent a visible and 'everyday' expression of change. They are also a major element in rural ecosystems and an important part of the biodiversity of the countryside. Consequently this article is relevant to the study of both agricultural change and the rural environment.